Special Educator: Inclusive IEPs & Student Growth

DMJ Kidz Occupational Therapy; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Work-life balance

Multidisciplinary setting

Job summary

DMJ Kidz Occupational Therapy in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, invites a dedicated Special Educator to join our multidisciplinary team. This full-time role focuses on inclusive education for children with diverse learning needs, working closely with occupational therapists to support holistic development.

You will design IEPs, deliver evidence-based instruction, collaborate with families, document progress and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Special Education, Education, Child Development or related field.
• Teaching certification or relevant teaching credentials in special education or inclusive education.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with diverse learning needs or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) tailored to each child's learning needs.
• Deliver instruction using evidence-based teaching methods and adaptive strategies.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, parents and other professionals to provide coordinated support.
• Assess progress using formal and informal tools; document achievements and development areas.
• Create inclusive classroom environments that foster confidence, independence and social interaction.
• Provide 1:1 and small group instruction; adapt materials to learning styles.
• Monitor behaviour, emotions and social development; apply positive behaviour strategies.
• Communicate regularly with parents about progress, challenges and achievements.
• Maintain detailed records of progress, interventions and outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current.

Skills

Special education

Differentiated instruction

Family communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Special Ed degree

Teaching credentials

Job description

DMJ Kidz Occupational Therapy in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, invites a dedicated Special Educator to join our multidisciplinary team. This full-time role focuses on inclusive education for children with diverse learning needs, working closely with occupational therapists to support holistic development.

You will design IEPs, deliver evidence-based instruction, collaborate with families, document progress and participate in ongoing professional development.